Atty. Sara M. Garner
Sara M. Garner is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee .
Profile Summary
About Sara M. Garner at a glance
Sara M. Garner is a medical malpractice and health care attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Harris Shelton PLLC. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association (2014). Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 2014) and Christian Brothers University (B.A., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Sara M. Garner is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee
- She has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Her practice focuses on representing health care providers, organizations, and professionals in legal matters involving health care regulation, medical malpractice defense, and related issues
- Sara works closely with clients to address complex legal challenges and provide practical guidance
- Her experience includes defending medical professionals and health care entities in litigation as well as advising clients on regulatory and compliance matters affecting the health care industry
- She also has experience with municipal law and matters involving public entities
- Before entering the legal profession, Sara served for five years with the Memphis Police Department as a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer
- During her time with the department, she was also a competitive shooter with the Memphis Police Department Pistol Team
- Her law enforcement background informs her approach to legal advocacy and problem-solving
- While attending law school, Sara gained experience through internships with the U.S
- Attorney’s Office, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and the Office of Magistrate Judge Charmaine G. Claxton for the U.S
- District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
- These roles provided her with insight into federal litigation, government practice, and regulatory matters
- At Harris Shelton PLLC, Sara represents clients in matters involving Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, serving health care professionals and organizations in Memphis and throughout Tennessee
Practice Areas Explained
Sara M. Garner's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sara M. Garner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Sara M. Garner is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Sara M. Garner is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Memphis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Tennessee attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Memphis or all attorneys in Tennessee.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Sara M. Garner
Where is Sara M. Garner's law office located?
What practice areas does Sara M. Garner handle?
How long has Sara M. Garner practiced law?
Where did Sara M. Garner go to law school?
How can I contact Sara M. Garner for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Sara M. Garner received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.